Zenith PDF Reader

An open-source, feature-rich PDF reader and study tool designed to track your reading time, progress, and help you focus.

🚀 Features

• Reading Analytics: Track your reading time per page and see your daily progress with interactive charts.
• Smart Progress Saving: Remembers where you stopped and calculates average reading time while ignoring blank or skipped pages.
• Study Tools:
  • Pomodoro Timer: Custom duration focus timer with sound alerts and auto-pause when tab is inactive.
  • Built-in Dictionary: Look up words instantly using the free Dictionary API.
  • Text Selection Menu: Highlight text, create notes, or define words directly from the PDF selection.
• Account System: Secure login and Google Social Auth support.

🛠️ Tech Stack

• Backend: Django (Python)
• Frontend: Vanilla JS, CSS Variables (Premium Dark Theme)
• Libraries: PDF.js (Rendering), Chart.js (Analytics), Dictionary API.

📦 Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/nirajan-khatiwada/ZenithPDF.git
   cd ZenithPDF

2. Create and activate a virtual environment (recommended):

   python -m venv venv
   # On Linux/macOS:
   source venv/bin/activate
   # On Windows:
   venv\Scripts\activate

3. Install dependencies:

   pip install -r requirements.txt

4. Configure environment variables:

   # Copy the sample environment file
   cp .env.example .env

   (Optional: Edit .env to configure your Google OAuth credentials or custom domain).

5. Run database migrations:

   python manage.py migrate

6. Start the development server:

   python manage.py runserver

📄 License

This project is open-source and available under the MIT License.